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ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
MD900 (902 Configuration with PW 207E)
Normal Procedures
FAA Approved
Reissue 2
Original
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CAUTION: CYCLIC SHOULD BE TRIMMED TO THE NEUTRAL POSITION FOR START-UP AND SHUTDOWN.
NEUTRAL POSITION IS ACHIEVED WITH CENTERING STRAP EXTENDED, TOUCHING CENTERING DECAL WHEN PERPENDICULAR TO INSTRUMENT PANEL.
CENTERING STRAP IN
STOWED POSITION)
CENTERING STRAP IN
EXTENDED POSITION
CENTERING DECAL
CENTERING STRAP
90
°
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037
Figure 4
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9. Cyclic Centering
Engine control panel:
L ENGINE and R ENGINE
OFF
ENG OUT indications
CHECK IIDS
Do not use collective pitch to slow rotor.
Should an abnormal vibration occur as the N
R
passes through 40
to 35%, advise maintenance before further flights. This vibration
may indicate that possible damage to the flexbeam has occurred.
NOTE
:
Check that compressor decelerates freely. Abnormal noise or rapid run down
(rapid loss of N
G
) may indicate turbine blade rubbing.
If there is evidence of post engine high EGT, follow the dry run
procedure as described below.
Dry run procedure:
Twist grip
OFF
Engine control switch for selected engine
SET TO IDLE
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OBSERVE STARTER
TIME LIMITS
Engine control switch for selected engine
OFF
CAUTION
WARNING
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